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2:15PM
Council confirms Hamilton Riverview Hotel Ltd (Novotel and Ibis) shareholding sale Hamilton City Council has confirmed the sale of its 41.38% shareholding in Hamilton Riverview Hotel Ltd to Tainui Development Ltd, a subsidiary of Tainui Group Holdings Ltd. 637 views

2:07PM
Hamilton to get slice of Cricket World Cup action Hamilton’s Seddon Park will host three matches as part of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. 3233 views

2:06PM
Hamilton goes red, yellow and black for Super Rugby Final Hamilton city will be all “red, yellow and black” as finals fever grips the city for Saturday’s Investec Super Rugby final at Waikato Stadium. 716 views

2:42PM
Call for contributions to ethnic events guide 288 views

1:28PM
Claudelands recognised as premier event facility 418 views

2:26PM
Youth Week gets physical at Street Legends Hamilton’s young people have a chance to physically challenge themselves at this Friday’s Street Legends event. 391 views

3:17PM
Strong line-up named to face Penrith in Hamilton The Vodafone Warriors will be fielding most of their experienced players in the club’s second 2013 NRL trial against Penrith at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday (4.00pm kick-off). 742 views

6:56PM
Good things come in threes at Hamilton Zoo The birth of not one, not two but three rare Nepalese pandas has thrilled keepers at Hamilton Zoo. 713 views

3:39PM
Media Advisory – Potter Children's Garden temporary closure The Potter Children's Garden, at Hamilton's Parana Park, will be closed between Tuesday 12 February and Friday 15 February for minor work. 426 views

6:18PM
Waikato Police say fleeing driver fatality result of youth's poor decision making Waikato Police say the consequences of poor decision making on the behalf of young people are readily apparent today as officers investigating the death of a young man early this morning deal with a variety of victims. 654 views

3:54PM
Vodafone Warriors media opportunities The Vodafone Warriors are gearing up for their pre-season match against the Penrith Panthers on Saturday 16 February and in the lead up to the game, there are some great media and photo opportunities. 481 views

2:37PM
Council to hold drop in sessions A week of drop-in sessions for Hamiltonians wanting to become more familiar with the Proposed District Plan begins next Monday, 11 February. 286 views

2:33PM
New equipment for two city playgrounds Work to install new play equipment at two Hamilton City Council-owned parks begins this week. 388 views

4:08PM
Hamilton and Ieper cement ties The relationship between Hamilton and the Belgian city of Ieper is to be formally endorsed on Tuesday. 366 views

3:14PM
Get ready Hamilton - Back 2 Back February is here! Back 2 Back February is an action packed month of events taking over the city’s venues, parks and facilities over the next few weeks. 261 views

2:14PM
Spotlight on city's theatres Hamilton Mayor and councillors will be meeting on Tuesday 5 February at an informal workshop to discuss the Hamilton Theatres Review. 412 views

12:24PM
Football feel for rugby stronghold Waikato and Chiefs rugby’s fortress is flirting with the round-ball game. 743 views

12:16PM
Green Flag Award for Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Gardens is one of the first parks in New Zealand to earn the prestigious Green Flag Award for excellence and high standards in public parks. 280 views

4:43PM
Wairere Drive opens to Ruakura Road on Tuesday Traffic flows in the east of the city will ease from next Tuesday (29 January) when a key transport link opens. 559 views

4:26PM
City Bulletin Waters The programme to upgrade water mains around the City is continuing.  Currently there are projects underway in St Andrews Tce, Rawlings St and Ohaupo Rd. 497 views

1:53PM
New library cards reflect city's past and present 267 views

1:15PM
Baby zebra born at Hamilton Zoo Always wanted to see a baby zebra? Well here’s your chance at Hamilton Zoo! Hamilton Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby Zebra who was born two days ago on Monday 21 January. 309 views

2:57PM
Judge confirmed for 2013 National Contemporary Art Award Jon Bywater, a well-known art critic and senior lecturer at Elam Art School has accepted the challenge to judge the 2013 National Contemporary Art Award hosted by Waikato Museum. 386 views

2:42PM
Hairy Maclary and friends on show at Waikato Museum Hairy Maclary and friends are making their way to Hamilton. 405 views

3:36PM
Waterworld Splash Pad The Splash Pad at Hamilton’s Waterworld complex is temporarily closed for maintenance. 284 views

3:27PM
Council investigating water treatment plant incident Hamilton City Council is investigating an unintended discharge from the city’s water treatment plant. 226 views

4:54PM
Temporary closure of Club Aqua The Club Aqua fitness facility at Hamilton’s Waterworld pools complex will be closed temporarily this week for a refit. 288 views

4:01PM
Hamilton and Waikato reach water alert level 2 New water restrictions are in place in Hamilton and the Waikato District after recent high water usage and long term weather forecasts of hot weather saw the areas move to alert level 2 today. 625 views

2:18PM
Hairy Maclary and friends on show at Waikato Museum Hairy Maclary and friends are making their way to Hamilton. 480 views

3:39PM
City's largest ever conference lands in Claudelands Claudelands Events Centre is finishing off the final touches for the city’s largest ever conference which begins in Hamilton tomorrow. 367 views